Aramark Launches Vegan Beyond Burgers at On-Campus Dining Locations

Sarah Von Alt|

August 30, 2018

Aramark, one of the largest foodservice companies in the U.S., has announced plans to offer the all-vegan Beyond Burger at universities in an effort to increase the number of healthful, “plant-forward” vegan options. Dubbed the “All American Beyond Burger,” this vegan burger will be served at Grille Works and Burger Studio, two on-campus dining locations operated by the foodservice provider.

In case you missed it, the Beyond Burger is a fresh vegan burger that “bleeds” pulverized beet juice and has the look, smell, and taste of meat. Made by plant-based company Beyond Meat, the burger is sold around the country.

Available for a limited time, the vegan burger’s addition to university menus comes as part of Aramark’s Healthy for Life 20 By 20 program—an initiative launched in 2015 in collaboration with the American Heart Association (AHA). The program aims to incorporate more heart-healthy, plant-based foods onto college dining hall menus. Currently, 30 percent of main dishes served at higher education locations serviced by Aramark are vegetarian or vegan.